Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A client is brought to the emergency department by a friend who states, 'He's been using a lot of heroin until he ran out of money about 2 days ago.' The nurse judges the client to be in opioid withdrawal if he exhibits which of the following? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C,E
Rationale
Opioid withdrawal symptoms include rhinorrhea, diaphoresis, piloerection, and formication (sensation of bugs crawling). Synesthesia is not typical.